Electricity + Control September 2016

CONTROL SYSTEMS, AUTOMATION + SYSTEMS ENGINEERING

CCOTF – Changes to Configuration on the Fly DCS – Distributed Control System EMC – Electromagnetic Compatibility FDR – Fast Device Replacement HMI – Human Machine Interface I/O – Input/ Output IP – Internet Protocol IIoT – Industrial Internet of Things SCADA – Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition SNMP – Simple Network Management Protocol SNTP – Simple Mail Transfer Protocol TCO – Total Cost of Ownership TCP – Transmission Control Protocol VSD – Variable Speed Drive

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Process is the first VSDs were first introduced in South Africa by Schneider Electric in 2014 and now include a comprehensive range which comprises the ATV600 series, focused on fluid management from 0,75 kW to 800 kW with advanced pump management and low harmonics capabilities. The ATV900 series focuses on maximum productivity with excep- tional motor control and connectivity. It offers special functionalities for the industrial process segments such as excellent motor perfor- mance on any type of motor as well as the total control of any kind of coupling in master/slave applications. Process automation The Altivar Process is an IP 21, IP 23, IP 54, or IP 55 VSD for three-phase synchronous and asynchronous motors, specially designed for the following sectors or industries; Oil & gas, mining, minerals &metals, food and beverage as well as water and wastewater. The association of Altivar Process services with Schneider Electric process automation control systems like Foxboro Evo (for process Custom manufacturers of copper & aluminium busbar systems Our skills guarantee an extremely high quality busbar. For more information visit our website or contact us directly at info@ wpp.co.za | (011) 680 5524 www.wpp.co.za

systems) or M580 ePAC controller (for hybrid systems) offers a high- performance, global automation and motor control solution with optimised Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Oil and gas applications of Schneider Electric’s VSDs include hydrocarbon production, drilling, offshore and onshore extraction, water treatment and re-injection, crude oil storage, separation and pipeline pumping. Among the pumping functionalities of the Altivar Process is the Progressive Cavity Pump, the electrically submersible pump rod pump, the mud pump rotary table, top drive draw works, and regasification compressors. In the context of mining and mineral applications; open-pit or underground mining stockpiling/ homogenisation, concentration/ mineral separation solid-liquid separation and final handling and transportation form part of the process automation functionalities. Altivar Process drives improve equipment performance and reduce operating costs by optimising energy consumption and user comfort. Altivar Process drives provide a wide range of integrated functions, such as safety and automation functions that meet the requirements for the most demanding applications.

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